Religious Education
In the summer months, childcare is available for children ages 6 months to Kindergarten during Sunday worship from 9:45-11:15 a.m. From May 19 through Sept. 8, Religious Education is worship. There are no classes or formal curriculum. Kids and youth of all ages are invited to worship in the Sanctuary with their families. Religious Education classes and curriculum resume Sept. 15. Watch for registration to open in May. Please reach out to Allison Connelly-Vetter, Interim Director of Children, Youth, & Families, with questions or for more information at allison@firstuniv.org.
Amulet Book Club (graphic novel)
First Meeting: June 21; 7-8 p.m. on zoom. Future dates to be decided by the group. REGISTRATION
Love to read? Want to connect with other kids who read at First U? Join the inaugural First U family book club to read the popular Amulet graphic novel series! Each month we’ll meet over Zoom on the second Wednesday to discuss three books of the series (June 21 we’ll discuss books 1-3; July books 4-6; and August books 7-9). Young readers and their grown-ups are welcome! Facilitated by Rebecca Donley.
First U Playground Meetups
Third Sundays: June 16, July 21 leave from church around 11:15 a.m. August 18 at Lake Harriet playground after lakeside worship and potluck RSVP REQUESTED
Meet First U families at church after summer Sunday services, then walk together to a nearby playground suited for many ages and abilities for family fun and connection. Location will be communicated to those registered. Facilitated by Rebecca Donley.
First Universalist Church Summer Camp
August 19-23; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Register your child/ren here.
Camp is open to children and youth who will enter 1st-8th grade next Fall (current K-7th graders).
- Morning drop off is at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday; pick up at 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
- On Friday, August 23, families are invited to join campers from 4-5 p.m. for an end-of-camp celebration with songs, art displays, and a special performance.
- Campers bring their own snack, lunch and water bottle. An additional snack is provided.
- Suggested donation is $100 per child. Please donate here and select “summer camp” from the drop-down menu.
Chalice Campers (1st-5th grade) and Adventure Campers (6th-8th grade) begin the morning together with an opening circle including chapel, songs, skits, and games. After the opening circle, Chalice Campers have a snack and play outside or head to a local park (weather permitting). They return to the church for lunch and afternoon activities including games, arts and crafts, choice play, and another snack. One choice for incoming 4th graders will be receiving two sessions of education about puberty and body changes based on Our Whole Lives curriculum. This is an opt-in program. Adventure Campers (6th-8th grade) spend the later morning in team building activities which nurture play, creativity, and collaboration. After lunch, Adventure Campers will spend more time creating, deepening relationships, learning, and having fun together. Chalice Campers and Adventure Campers end each day together with a closing circle which includes group reflection and songs.